Question

Explain four problems experienced in commercial exploitation of tropical rain forests in Africa.

Answer 1

1. Wide variety of trees species hence exploitation of the required species difficult.
2. Valuable tree widely scattered hence difficult and expensive to exploit.
3. Thick/dense undergrowth hinder accessibility/exploitation.
4. Dangerous wild animals/insecurity
5. Humid climate-malaria conditions.
6. Heavy rainfall all year round impassable roads.
7. Low demand-markets are far away.
8. Bulkiness of logs- transportation is difficult.